Royal Oak MI to Commemorate its Son

[Glennsallnighter]

Royal Oak - The Detroit suburb where Glenn grew up is to dedicate November 6th (his Birthday) to him. It will be called 'Glenn Freyday'. I only came across a logo for it on FB but I will try and see what is the plan for the day.
I'd love to see it be an annual event, on the Friday nearest his birthday. And to get there too. With travel restrictions here it won't be possible for me this year.

ETA https://wcsx.com/2020/10/12/glenn-fr...submitted=true

Seems to be driven by a Detroit Radio station

[CAinOH]

https://wcsx.com/2020/10/12/glenn-frey-day-2020/#//

[Glennsallnighter]

Thanks CA

[Brooke]

That's wonderful!

[WalshFan88]

That is wonderful and absolutely the right thing to do.

I loving hearing that!

[Elle81]

That is awesome! So that will be yet another place that is going on my "Eagles road trip" list, alongside The Troubadour and of course Winslow, Arizona.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Ditto to all of the previous comments here!

Royal Oak - The Detroit suburb where Glenn grew up is to dedicate November 6th (his Birthday) to him. It will be called 'Glenn Freyday'. I only came across a logo for it on FB but I will try and see what is the plan for the day.
I'd love to see it be an annual event, on the Friday nearest his birthday. And to get there too. With travel restrictions here it won't be possible for me this year.

ETA https://wcsx.com/2020/10/12/glenn-fr...submitted=true

Seems to be driven by a Detroit Radio station

'Big Jim' at WCSX in Detroit has been wonderful in helping to keep Glenn's memory alive. As stated earlier, he was key in making Glenn Frey Drive a reality and now for Glenn Frey-day this year. It would be great to see this turn into an annual event.

Way to go, Big Jim!!!

[Delilah]

Here’s an article about Glenn Frey Day, which is now official:

Beasley Media Group announces WCSX-FM, in conjunction with the Mayor of Royal Oak, will proclaim Friday, November 6th, 2020 as ‘Glenn Frey Day’ in honor of the late Eagles co-founder and Michigan native. Station Morning Show Personality Jim O’Brien from Big Jim’s House Morning Show will broadcast live on Friday, November 6th from 6 a.m. – 10 a.m. on Glenn Frey Drive in commemoration of the late singer/songwriter’s birthday. In addition, O’Brien will join the Mayor of Royal Oak, Michigan Mike Fournier, in officially proclaiming “Glenn Frey Day” as well as share stories about the late Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee from Detroit legends Bob Seger, Alice Cooper, and others.

The broadcast location marks the spot where Frey attended and graduated from high school in 1966. It also served as the home of his first band “The Subterraneans“.

A special t-shirt, commemorating the event will be available for purchase at www.wcsx.com. Net proceeds from the sales will benefit the Michigan Chapter of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. The organization funds research and raises awareness as well as provides education and support patients throughout the state of Michigan and Northwest Ohio. Colitis was one of the contributing factors to Glenn’s passing.

https://bbgi.com/2020/10/28/classic-...-oak-michigan/

[My My]

Thanks, Delilah! Just ordered two t-shirts!

[CAinOH]

Thanks, Delilah! Got a shirt for me and one for a Christmas present!